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Pageantry Interview:
Catherine Potgieter of MsBellezza
Designer Catherine Potgieter, and featured writer for Pageantry magazine, introduces us to MsBellezza Jewelry; a high fashion, couture jewelry line that offers luxurious style at an affordable price. Created for the sophisticated woman who might find herself in a competitive spotlight with the world's (or even just the room's) eye on her, MsBellezza Jewelry has felt the growing warmth of the limelight recently, creating a buzz in the pageant and celebrity world where detail and uniqueness are everything. MsBellezza pieces have graced the lobes, delicate wrists and necklines of the leading ladies of "ABC's Dancing with the Stars", beauties vying for the crown in top US pageants, and from the epicenter of the red carpet. Designer Catherine Potgieter's pieces complete a perfect pas de deux with elaborate and showy costumes; careful to never upstage, yet intricate enough to stand out.
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Pageantry Exit Interview:
Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan
SCANNING THE HORIZON: After a year of unparalleled service and philanthropic efforts, Miss America Teresa Scanlan is ready to hand off her title and embrace the path before her. One might think that the reason no 17-year old had won the Miss America crown in 73 years was because all of the new fame, celebrity and daily responsibilities that come with the reign are too much for a teenager to handle. But Teresa simply laughs at that notion. Not only could she handle everything that came with her new title, but like the many women crowned before her, she took the title and fame to a new level, reaching out to not only the people who admire and aspire to gain her level of ability and grace, but also to the millions of people with eating disorders, who she strives to protect and enable every day through her personal platform.
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Pageantry Interview:
Fadil Berisha
AN EYE FOR TALENT: Fadil… one name that invokes images of celebrity, grace, and beauty. Fadil Berisha has already carved out quite the reputation for himself in the fashion industry. Having moved to the U.S. at a young age, Fadil learned about beauty and style right away, working random jobs in small stores and boutiques in New York City. A few decades later, he already has one of the most incredible portfolios most of us will ever see, as he’s photographed superstars like Halle Berry and global icons like Bill Clinton. It was only fitting that he took some time recently to tell us how it all began for him and his camera, seeing as so many of Pageantry’s covers and pages are filled by his incredible work.
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Pageantry Interview: Ché White
of Beauties of America
AMERICAN BEAUTIES: At the Beauties of America Pageant has a positive message to share, as they celebrate a woman's inner and outer beauty and recognize the achievements of the American woman - at every age. The Beauties of America Pageant began nearly 27 years ago with the purpose of celebrating beauty and achievement at every age. Their philosophy has always been that women are fabulous and unique at every age, and pageants should reflect that. Through the years, the Beauties of America Pageant has been fortunate to see many beautiful and accomplished women go on to achieve their goals and dreams. The Beauties of America pageant is proud to have played a part in many of those successes.
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Pageantry Interview:
Danielle Doty
Miss Teen USA 2011
THE TOAST OF TEXAS: Danielle Doty traded in her small town origins for a Big Apple life when she was crowned the newest Miss Teen USA in front of a wild audience and 51 of her peers at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas. Of course with that comes a huge, spectacular life change that begins with a move to New York City. Hailing from a small town in Texas, that’s easier said than done for Danielle. Luckily, those famous friends are Miss Universe Leila Lopes and Miss USA Alyssa Campanella, who were more than willing to welcome their new sister and show her the ropes.
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Pageantry Interview:
Elizabeth Fechtel
Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012
TO SERVE AND PROJECT: Elizabeth Fechtel borrowed a page from her sister by competing for Miss America’s Outstanding Teen before re-writing the book on winning. Elizabeth has started her senior year at First Academy - Leesburg. She is a busy young lady serving as the President of her student body, the Treasurer of the Debate Club, and Editor of the yearbook in addition to her duties as Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2012. Fortunately, she found some time to talk about her expectations for the coming year.
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Pageantry Interview:
Miss Universe 2011 Leila Lopes
ANGOLA'S NEW JEWEL: The Universe is a very large and encompassing concept. The Miss Universe Pageant is no exception. From the largest city in South America and the fourth largest city in the world, São Paulo, Brazil, a record setting 89 of the most beautiful and universe conscious Miss Universe delegates from the four corners of our humble globe, an estimated worldwide audience of 1 billion people, the Miss Universe 2011 Pageant presented a distinctly Latin flavored production during its 60th Anniversary crowning. Leila Lopes, Miss Angola, would forever be known as Leila Lopes, Miss Universe 2011 becoming the first woman from her African nation to capture the crown of Miss Universe.
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Pageantry Interview:
Miss Universe Ximena Navarrete
PRIDE OF A NATION: As only the second woman from Mexico to wear the crown of Miss Universe, Ximena Navarrete has established herself as a global icon. Ximena’s path to stardom was paved just 7 years ago in her hometown of Guadalajara, when she began her career as a model. In 2009, after studying nutrition in college, Ximena turned her attention to the pageant world. On the advice of a friend—Karla Carillo—Ximena participated in the Nuestra Belleza México competition against 33 other women. Magic struck for Ximena as Karla crowned her that night, and the rest is Miss Mexico... correct that—Miss Universe history. As her title reign comes to a close, Ximena is already looking ahead at a long, successful career in television, modeling and possibly even personal branding.
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Pageantry Interview:
Lacey Russ
Miss America's Outstanding Teen
To Serve and Inflect: As a child, Lacey Russ had a very simple, yet important dream—she wanted to be her high school’s valedictorian. While most kids aspire for stardom, Lacey simply wanted to make sure that she was the best person and influence to her peers that she could possibly be. In the past year, though, she managed to go above and beyond even her own expectations. Of course Lacey accomplished her childhood goal as she was indeed her class’ valedictorian at her recent graduation. Miss America's Outstanding Teen Lacey Russ may come from a small town in Oklahoma, but she was more than prepared to inspire an entire nation during her reign.
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Pageantry Interview:
Kamie Crawford Miss Teen USA 2010
Staying the Course: For 17-year old Kamie Crawford, it all came down to a decision—should she or shouldn’t she? Opting with the former choice, Kamie took a friend’s advice and decided to compete in the 2010 Miss Maryland Teen USA Pageant. On that advice, Kamie trained for 5 months and wouldn’t you know it—she won. First time’s the charm. From there she went on to compete for the Miss Teen USA title, something that she probably figured would be a much tougher feat. But just over a year later, 18-year old Kamie has been living a dream, having won both her state title and the national crown in what most girls would call a Cinderella story. Kamie never imagined that she’d even be involved with the pageant circuit, but it took just one shot to create an entirely new dream for herself and to make it come true. Kamie Crawford’s year as Miss Teen USA has come to a close, but that’s not stopping her from working to change the world one day at a time.
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Pageantry PodCast:
American Spirit Pageant's
Dennis VanDerGinst
The essence of the American Spirit Pageant is the “AMERICAN SPIRIT”, and innate in the “American Spirit” is the desire to help one another.
American Spirit Pageants are relative newcomers to the Pageantry world, but their outstanding staff and volunteer base have given them enough confidence to make a big splash on the national pageant scene.
American Spirit Pageants is proud to be the only national pageant system to incorporate charitable fundraising into the judged competition. Money that is raised goes to American Spirit Charities, a 501(c) (3) company. The fundraising category of the competition accounts for 10% of a Contestant’s total score.
American Spirit Pageants are huge believers in what they do. They feel that pageants are an incredible way for young women to gain self confidence, meet interesting and influential people, and gain a greater social awareness. They truly believe in the “American Spirit” and intend to do what they can to keep that spirit alive and vibrant in pageantry.
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Pageantry Exit Interview:
Miss USA 2010 Rima Fakih
Heart of the Story: With unparalleled confidence, Miss USA Rima Fakih proved that she is above labels and is truly one-of-a-kind. Gifted with her own sense of determination and strong will, and not to mention the supportive force that is the Miss Universe Organization, Rima dodged the nonsense and gripped her fate by embracing the causes that Miss USA has become synonymous with and showed the entire world that this Miss USA is more than just a headline. She’s the top story.
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Pageantry Interview:
Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan
Pride of the Plains: Nebraska’s Teresa Scanlan might have captured the crown at only 17 but she’s already the pride of her state and years ahead of her peers as Miss America 2011. As the nation welcomed her newest Miss America, the youngest Miss America in decades, and first from the state of Nebraska, Miss America 2011 Teresa Scanlan joined a sisterhood that has been celebrated for 90 years. With Miss America’s return to the ABC network with an estimated 7 million plus viewers by night’s end—an increase of approximately 50 percent—America responded in droves following a six-year absence of the pageant on live network television.
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Pageantry Interview:
Julie France Body Shapers
Eurotard Introduces: Julie France Body Shapers. Eurotard is an Atlanta, USA based company that has been producing high fashion quality apparel for 26 years. It sells to 55 countries around the world and is recognized as one of the most significant and most respected names in the business. They are excited and proud to introduce Julie France, the premier seamless Body Shaper Collection.
Julie France Body Shapers are seamless, made of superior quality, resilient stretch materials and designed specifically with women in mind. They camouflage imperfections, slenderize and smooth the body with out bulging on the skin or showing lines, helping to improve the way dresses, clothes and outerwear fit. Their extensive collection of 17 different styles, accommodate and compliment all styles of dresses. The Julie France Body Shapers come in black and nude with selected styles also available in white. All 17 styles come in small, medium, large, extra large, with plus sizes 1X through 3X also offered in selected styles.
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Pageantry Interview:
Miss America Caressa Cameron
Once Upon A Time... With her reign as Miss America coming to an end, Caressa Cameron is proving that her fairy tale rise to the 2010 crown is simply the start of something greater. As the Miss America Organization prepares to celebrate its 90th anniversary in a glorious return to network television on ABC, Caressa is readying herself for the major role that she will play in this historic occasion. While her term as Miss America and her year of endless travel, promotion and goodwill are coming to a triumphant end, Caressa will of course soon crown her successor on stage in Las Vegas in front of perhaps the largest audience in the event’s history. But first she’s looking back at the gigantic shoes she is leaving behind, and she’s hardly saying, “The end.”
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Pageantry Interview:
Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez
ONE FOR THE BOOKS: She may not have been the first Miss Venezuela to win, but Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez has established a legacy to ensure she won’t be the last. When Stefania was crowned Miss Universe last summer, she earned her place among the Guinness greats because she was the first-ever Miss Universe to be crowned by a fellow countrywoman. But global fame is hardly Stefania’s priority. She’s embraced the duties of Miss Universe strongly this past year, so much that she’s dedicated to remaining on a campaign to educate people in every country about the realities of HIV. For now, though, she’s going to rest up before she waits to see if she sets another record by crowning another Miss Venezuela.
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Pageantry Interview:
Megan Alexander
of Inside Edition
THE COMPETITIVE TOUCH: Inside Edition’s Megan Alexander shares how a background in pageantry helped prepare her in creating a strong career in broadcast journalism and entertainment. An entertainer from the start, Megan and her mother decided to give pageants a shot when she was 12-years old by entering the American Coed Pageant, then run by Steve and Kathleen Mayes of current National American Miss recognition. Through a lifetime of devotion to the performing arts, student councils, speech and debate classes and teams, and a variety of important charitable associations, Megan paid her dues on the way to becoming a broadcast journalist with Inside Edition, the longest-running newsmagazine show in television history. Megan shared with Pageantry magazine what it took for her to break into the entertainment industry and become a successful broadcast journalist, while also holding onto her roots and core beliefs in the strength of the pageant and competition systems.
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Pageantry Interview:
Jeanette Morelan
Miss America's Outstanding Teen
HAIL TO THE CHIEF: Miss America’s Outstanding Teen Jeanette Morelan is leaving behind a year of dedicated service and philanthropic passion to embark on her path for glory. Growing up, kids often have the wildest ambitions. Whether wealthy athlete or brain surgeon or the first astronaut to land on Mars, the creative minds of children introduce wild ideas that ultimately don’t pan out as they develop into teenagers because they eventually find something else to occupy their ambitions. However, when Jeanette Morelan decided as a young girl that she wanted to be the President of the United States, she locked out any distractions because she absolutely wants to be the President. And as her time winds down as the 2010 Miss America’s Outstanding Teen, Jeanette’s path is laid out before her thanks to a strong support system, plentiful MAOT scholarships, and a bevy of new friends she’s made this past year—all of them hopefully registered voters in 2039.
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Pageantry Interview:
Rima Fakih Miss USA 2010
READY TO REIGN: Former Miss Michigan Rima Fakih became the 2010 Miss USA and is ready to defy the stereotypes in her crowning year. Born in Lebanon and raised in New York, her family moved to Dearborn, Michigan in 2003. She graduated from Henry Ford Community College and went on to earn degrees in economics and business management from the University of Michigan–Dearborn. Rima has made history as the first Arab-American to win the prestigious Miss USA title. What’s next for Miss USA? Listen to the interview as she becomes settled into her New York apartment and prepares to return to the scene of her triumph in Las Vegas for the Miss Universe pageant.
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Pageantry Interview:
Stormi Bree Henley Miss Teen USA 2009
TAKING IT BY STORM: Miss Teen USA 2009 Stormi Bree Henley may have crowned her successor, but she’s already intent on establishing herself as a country music icon. After crowning her successor at the Paradise Island Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas, she’ll find herself in an entirely new situation. For the first time in a year, she’ll be back on her own without the responsibilities and privileges that her year as Miss Teen USA have awarded her. She’s determined to become a successful country music singer, and with her roots in Tennessee, talent, passion, and the dedication she’s shown for her platforms and crown, we’ve got a good feeling she may be gracing the big stage before she even knows it.
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Pageantry Interview:
Bridal Elegance
Bridal Elegance is Illinois' largest bridal and prom store with locations in Ottawa and Bloomington. Their stores feature over 40,000 square feet of showroom space to suit any style or need. Come and enjoy the fun, friendly atmosphere at Bridal Elegance. Open 7 days a week, Bridal Elegance understands the importance of your special occasion, and want to help you look and feel your best. With their selection of thousands of dresses, you will be sure to find the PERFECT gown that fits your budget. And don't forget about the shoes, jewelry and accessories, Bridal Elegance offers a large selection of great brands like Dyeables, Coloriffics, Touch Ups, Nine West, Art Effects and more. They even carry jewelry from Jim Ball, Carley, Marielle, Victoria Lee, Swarovski, Crystal and accessories by Jamie Lynn, Beverly Clark, Wedding Supplies Direct and more. Whatever your taste or style, Bridal Elegance has what you're looking for, and more! Call and make an appointment today, and you'll be glad you did.
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Pageantry Interview:
Henri's Cloud Nine
Henri’s Cloud Nine is a locally owned and operated full service salon, specializing in bridal and social occasion. Henri's Cloud Nine is dedicated to its customers by providing a comfortable shopping environment where service, value, and quality meets their customers’ every need. The staff at Henri’s will help with every step along the way to make your social occasion planning as easy as possible. Henri’s staff will always do what is right for the customer, such as, educating about the fabrics and designers. This is why Henri’s has been in business for over 50 wonderful years.
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Pageantry Interview: Paula Shugart
In the latest episode of our industry leading audio releases, it's Pageantry's PodCast featuring Paula Shugart, President of the Miss Universe Organization. Listen in as she discusses the triple crowns of Miss Teen USA, Miss USA, and Miss Universe. As head of an international company that advances and supports today's women, Ms. Shugart oversees a global operation with offices in New York and in Los Angeles and with representatives worldwide, staffed by experts in fields ranging from marketing and TV production to licensing and travel. Pageantry is honored to bring you this timely and in-depth interview.
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Pageantry Interview: Miss USA Kristen Dalton
Taking Her Bow: Kristen Dalton is the epitome of Tar Heel royalty. Her mother was Miss North Carolina USA in 1982 and her sister Julie was Miss North Carolina Teen USA 2008 and was ever so close to the Miss Teen USA title that year, finishing as the second runner-up. But it’s Kristen who has the regal clout in the family, having spent the past year enjoying her reign as Miss USA 2009. And enjoying may be an understatement.
Quick to admit that the trio of Miss Universe Organization titleholders living in their fabled New York apartment might be a bit spoiled, Kristen’s hitting the home stretch of her whirlwind term as Miss USA. Grateful for the experiences she’s had and the doors her title has opened for her, Kristen is excited for what lies ahead as she prepares to crown her successor.
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Pageantry Interview: Miss America 2010: Caressa Cameron
Caressa’s Conquest: Miss America has always been about tradition. Tradition in introducing the nation to some of the most beautiful and intelligent young women from throughout the country. Tradition in operating the largest scholarship program in the world to help our nation’s young women pursue their dreams of a higher education and for many of them, graduate debt free. But also with tradition comes change. Following her triumphant accomplishment in Las Vegas, Pageantry caught up with the newest Miss America, Caressa Cameron, and relived not only her crowning achievement, but also her goals for her upcoming year of service as Miss America.
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Pageantry Interview: Wen Wu of the House of Wu
Pageantry interviews Wen Wu, of The House of Wu, who is very proud to announce the celebration of their 20th anniversary. They extend a heart felt thank you to all of their cherished customers for making it possible. The House of Wu and all of its divisions strive to provide its customers with the most sophisticated and elegant gowns, as its clients have grown to expect over the years.
The House of Wu's dedication to quality and design, combined with their exceptional customer service, have been the major factors in their success. They strive to exceed your expectations every day.
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Pageantry Interview:
Nikki Clark of International Junior Miss
Pageantry interviews Nikki Clark of the International Junior Miss Scholarship Program. IJM is a program organized to encourage positive achievement by helping to nurture and build self awareness in our youth and young women of today. The International Junior Miss program awards scholarships to individuals on the basis achievement throughout the weekend of competition and service throughout the year as an International Junior Miss titleholder. Scholarships are awarded in each division up to $5000 per division on the International level. Awards are provided for academic achievement, volunteer service and sprit of participation. Additional scholarships are provided for excellence in talent, modeling, public speaking and other optional categories.
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Pageantry Interview:
Precious Formals
Pageantry interviews Ruby Ashraf of Precious Formals. Founded in 1990, Precious Formals has consistently introduced fresh new trends to the formal wear industry. Precious Formals styles have made an impact on Prom, Pageant and Evening wear markets by combining traditional designs with imaginative and creative appeal.
Precious Formals has been a proud recipient of the Southwestern Bridal and Formal wear Manufacturer of the Year award for many consecutive years. Precious Formals has also received the Dallas Fashion award and the Atlanta DIVA award. Contestants in popular pageants, including the Miss America, Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, have adorned their designs.
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Pageantry Interview:
IMTA
The International Modeling and Talent Association, or IMTA, is a professional organization of some of the finest and most successful modeling and talent training centers in the world. Since 1987, IMTA has become the recognized leader in putting new faces in front of the people whose business it is to identify that illusive spark that heralds the next rising star or supermodel. An impressive – and constantly growing – list of discoveries from IMTA Conventions makes it impossible to open a magazine, see a fashion show, turn on the television, or watch a motion picture without seeing a face first seen at IMTA.
IMTA produces a week of modeling, acting, singing and dancing competitions in New York and Los Angeles, the fashion and entertainment centers of the world. Hundreds of fashion and talent agents, personal managers, casting directors, network representatives and music producers judge IMTA Competitions while searching for new models, actors, singers and dancers to work in the fashion and entertainment industries.
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Pageantry Interview:
NAM
Growing Confidence: Pageantry interviews Steve Mayes, the national director of NAM. National American Miss has created a revolution in the pageant industry. How did they do it? In a relatively short time, NAM has experienced tremendous growth. This program goes beyond performance, beyond awards, and beyond one winner. It is innovatively designed to build life skills and grow confidence in each and every participant.
NAM is perhaps best known nationwide as a recognized leader of the natural "no makeup" movement in pageantry for younger participants. Through an age-appropriate focus for all age levels, a concert-level stage and light production, and top notch judging, National American Miss has set new standards and inspiration for all of pageantry. The noticeably different feel of a NAM event, the documented improvement that the participants have had at school; everything says that this is something new, and could be the new face of pageantry as we know it.
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Pageantry Interview:
Miss America
Katie Stam
Keep Dreaming: Katie Stam’s time as Miss America is coming to an end, but the dream she once had as a three-year old is fueling her to inspire the dreams of many others.
Less than a year ago, Katie Stam was a 22-year old student at the University of Indianapolis trying to fulfill a dream she carried since she was a three-year old girl tending to dairy cattle on her family’s farm. On January 24, 2009, Katie’s dream came true and she became a household name as she was crowned Miss America in front of a massive television audience with the backdrop of the Las Vegas lights.
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Pageantry Interview:
Claudia Jordan
Climbing to the Top: How her roots in the Miss Rhode Island USA system helped Claudia Jordan establish a never-ending road to success in entertainment.
It’s fitting that Claudia Jordan’s background features work on two of the most popular game shows in television history. Her entire life and career has played out like a girl’s dream prize package, jam-packed with success, TV and radio fame, and her very own spot on the greatest international stage. With her own universe rapidly expanding, Claudia explains the secret to her success, and offers up a glimpse of her blueprints to building a lasting foundation in the entertainment industry.
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Pageantry Interview:
Tony Bowls
The Premier broadcast of The Pageantry PodCast. In our first episode, our special guest is Tony Bowls of Mon Cheri. Tony Bowls is the lead fashion designer behind such lines as LeGala, Paris, Tony Bowls Collections and Tony Bowls evenings.
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